GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
incrustationa crust or hard coating